Ratings

GreatSchools Rating

The GreatSchools rating is a simple tool for parents to compare schools based on test scores, student academic growth, and college readiness. It compares schools across the state, where the highest rated schools in the state are designated as “Above Average” and the lowest “Below Average.” It is designed to be a starting point to help parents make baseline comparisons. We always advise parents to visit the school and consider other information on school performance and programs, as well as consider their child's and family's needs as part of the school selection process.

Rating Breakdown

Test score rating

9

The test score rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. Test scores are based on 2013-14 MCAS results from the state of Massachusetts.

Student growth rating

5

The student growth rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time. Specifically, the rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on reading and math assessments during the past year or more. This rating is based on 2013-14 Median Growth Percentiles in Math and English Language Arts from the state of Massachusetts.

College readiness rating

7

The college readiness rating combines this high school's graduation rates with data about college entrance exams, both of which are indicators of how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. This rating is based on composite SAT scores, SAT participation (% of 11th graders taking the SAT), and four-year adjusted graduation rates from 2012-13.

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

Science

English Language Arts

Math

English Language Arts

Math

About the test

In 2013-2014 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

MCAS Science and Technology/Engineering (MCAS STE) Tests

Physics

Physics

Physics

Physics

Physics

Physics

Physics

Physics

Physics

Physics

About the test

In 2013-2014 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.